Santa represents everything magical and wholesome about Christmas.

What Else Has Lauren Graham Been up To?

Earlier this month,Graham surprised and thrilledGilmore Girlsfansby reprising the role for a holiday ad for Walmart.

Lauren Graham in Bad Santa giving flirty eyes to Billy Bob Thornton, who stands slightly off camera

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Next year, Graham will star inThe Z-Suite, a workplace comedy for streaming platform Tubi.

Monica must climb the corporate ladder, despite founding the company.

In a statement following the announcement of the series, Graham commended the fresh concept.

Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly and Bernie Mac in Bad Santa movie poster

In this dark comedy, the crotchety Willie T. Stokes (Billy Bob Thornton) and his partner (Tony Cox) reunite once a year for a holiday con. Posing as a mall Santa and his elf, they rip off shopping outlets on Christmas Eve. This year, however, Willie is falling apart. He’s depressed and alcoholic, and his erratic behavior draws the suspicion of mall security (Bernie Mac). But when befriending a small boy brings out his kinder side, Willie begins to wonder if there is still some hope for him.

The character of Monica is smart, strong, and appealingly a bit unhinged.

Bad Santais currently streaming on Paramount+.

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Posing as a mall Santa and his elf, they rip off shopping outlets on Christmas Eve.

This year, however, Willie is falling apart.

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Bad Santa

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